Eclectic, creative, earthy fun.

Alicia and Ryan celebrated their wedding in a local vineyard Orange County, CA in September 2008.

The recycled paper invitations from Invitesite in Pasadena were DIY - at least the assembly was.


The bridesmaids wore individual outfits; comfortable, fun shoes and bridesmaids dresses from JCrew, made of silk taffeta.
The bouquets were made by the bridesmaids themselves from bunches of flowers bought at a local organic nursery (California Organic Flowers). After the ceremony, the bridesmaids put their bouquets in glass vases on the tables to serve as decoration.

Alicia's dress from Romona Keveza was made of Dupioni silk, a natural fiber. It will be altered and dyed to be worn again.


Vegetarian hors d'oeuvres, better for the environment, healthier for the guests. All of the food was from a local caterer who bought organic and local whenever possible. The magical reception site, under a canopy of trees was lit by paper lanterns hung in the branches.


Alicia and Ryan employed two local bands, a string trio that played at the ceremony and a seven-piece jazz band. Fabulous!
Wedding favors were too much clutter for the couple so they donated money to charity in their guests' names and created a sign to let them know.

Instead of cake, which would have required an extra cutting fee per slice, more utensils and plates, etc., they opted for cupcake trees as the centerpiece at each table. This also cut down the need for centerpieces. They used a local bakery and served lemon and chocolate cupcakes. Every single cupcake was eaten.

The groomsmen with that wonderful green bamboo forest behind them! A fabulous natural backdrop makes every picture look wonderful and saves a lot of money on decorations.

Ryan and Alicia enjoyed a relaxed wedding, and everybody loved their green ideas. And then they were walking through one of the many green pathways at the winery into the sunset...